Application Form for IELTS

5 Things to Keep in Mind for Filling IELTS Application Form

If you want to take the IELTS test, the first thing you must do is
to register for the test. You can register for the test by post or
courier, through online or in person. To know the actual details on how
to register for the test, you can refer to the website www.ielts.org.

Whatever may be the method of registration you are choosing, you
have to fill an application form. This article emphasizes on five
things to keep in mind for filling the form.

Things to Consider Before Filling an IELTS Application Form

You have to be clear with the following things before filling the
application form:

Be clear about the deadline for registration and the test fee.

Read the terms and conditions, and other information given
in the application form carefully.

Make sure about the module or version of the test you have to
take using the Global Recognition System of the test.
Be clear about the test location and test center of your choice. Be
clear about the preferred test date and an alternate test date.

Ensure that you have a valid ID proof (passport or national
identity card) in accordance with the conditions specified in the
application form.

Make sure that you have two recent (less than six months old)
identical passport sized photographs in accordance with the conditions
specified under the Checklist given in the application form.

Ensure that you have a valid credit card in case you have decided
to use the online registration method.

Things to Consider When filling the IELTS Application Form

You must consider the following five things in mind when filling the
application:

1. When Providing Photographs

Make sure that the two passport-sized recent photographs you
affix and paper clip are identical.

Ensure that you have signed on the back of the photographs.

2. When Filling the First Page of the form

Ensure that you fill this page only in block letters.

The name you provide on the application form must be the same as
the name on your ID proof, which you will carry to the test center.

Check that the address, telephone number and email address that
you fill are correct.

Indicate the type of ID proof (valid passport or national
identity
card) that you can take with you during the test. Fill only the number
of the ID proof that you indicate.

3. When Filling the Second Page of the application

Ensure that you fill this page only in block letters.

When filling the questions from 11 to 14, refer to the code list
provided at the pages four to six of the application form carefully to
fill these questions.

Enter the codes for your country or region of origin, your first
language and your occupation accurately.

4. When Filling the Applications to Recognizing Organizations Page

Fill the "Applications to Recognizing Organizations" provided in
the form if you wish the test center to send your result to
academic institutions/ government agencies/ professional bodies/
employers to which you apply.

Ensure that you fill this section only in block letters.

Provide only correct information when filling this section.

5. Checklist and Declaration Pages

Sign the Declaration page.

Ensure that you have provided all the information and enclosures
(photographs, photocopy of ID proof and test fee) given in the
checklist.

Ensure that you have marked everything in the checklist.

Filling the application form will
not be a difficult task since all the information needed for filling it
are clearly provided in the third page (Notice to Candidates) of the
application form. Just read all the instructions carefully and be
prepared with all the required details so that you fill in the
application form without making any mistakes.